A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF C700N ipX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C700N's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Sony WF C700N 9.2g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF C700N have a weight of 9.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C700N are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF C700N have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2 and Sony WF C700N have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony WF C700N have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Sony WF C700N and JBL Tour Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and Sony WF C700N have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF C700N 5mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Sony WF C700N have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C700N by 5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF C700N 20hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20hz

The Sony WF C700N's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF C700N 20,000hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000hz

The Sony WF C700N's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Sony WF C700N 10hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The Sony WF C700N's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is equal to that of the Sony WF C700N . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF C700N 10hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C700N's case has a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Sony WF C700N by 20 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF C700N v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The Sony WF C700N have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Sony WF C700N . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF C700N 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

Sony WF C700N have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sony WF C700N

Has Aac

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C700N will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF C700N ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Sony WF C700N
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony WF C700N have a find earbuds feature.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Sony WF C700N support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF C700N 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF C700N support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

With the Sony WF C700N, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF C700N ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF C700N come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Sony WF C700N	JBL Tour Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	✗
	weight	9.2g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	10hours	30hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	✗	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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